What are the chances he will play an innings like the 130 in Sri Lanka ?

BD-Shardul

January 5, 2008, 05:33 PM

We at least need a century partnrship from this duo to have any chance.

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 05:34 PM

ash survived the first ball

Roni_uk

January 5, 2008, 05:34 PM

I still hope my prediction is wrong .. bd all out 268 :(

germany

January 5, 2008, 05:34 PM

http://127.0.0.1:8903/

not working

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:34 PM

i dont understand how is it possible for the ball to be reverse swinging so early

It's happening. Martin's pace and the breeze is helping the useful side of the ball.

arafath79

January 5, 2008, 05:35 PM

http://www.acricket.com/
try this repeatedly, i am watching it now

Thanks. It's working fine.

bulbul_fan

January 5, 2008, 05:35 PM

bangladesh will be bundeled out for 260!!wait nd watch..da gr8 collapse has started!

Nocturnal

January 5, 2008, 05:35 PM

r u sure the link is correct ? http://127.0.0.1:8903/
.8903 or :8903?

http://127.0.0.1:8903/

shaad

January 5, 2008, 05:35 PM

Ash not playing too well

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 05:35 PM

this match could be finished by today despite yesterday's heroics

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:36 PM

Good save, almost a 4 there.

damalChele

January 5, 2008, 05:36 PM

I want to cry.

Fortuner

January 5, 2008, 05:36 PM

hey...naz...
saw junaied..told u...we gt a gud openr....

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 05:36 PM

ran three did they

arafath79

January 5, 2008, 05:37 PM

Ashrafool bolod batsman can't even defend the ball.

cricketboy

January 5, 2008, 05:37 PM

Was Ash caught behind. if yes, atleast we have started getting some lucky decisions on our side.

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:37 PM

HaBa very lucky there, snicko just showed a nik for the Ash appeal ... phew.

46.3 Mills to Mohammad Ashraful, no run, Appeal: bowls it fuller on the corridor outside off, draws the batsman forward, Ashraful gets forward to defend, the ball creeps between bat and pad and there was a sound before it went through to McCullum. They appeal but Nigel Long shakes his head.

germany

January 5, 2008, 05:38 PM

http://127.0.0.1:8903/

that doesnt work at all

tonoy

January 5, 2008, 05:38 PM

HaBa very lucky there, snicko just showed a nik ... phew.

that was ash :)

shaad

January 5, 2008, 05:38 PM

Was Ash caught behind. if yes, atleast we have started getting some lucky decisions on our side.

No, it hit his pad.

MohammedC

January 5, 2008, 05:38 PM

Ash is lucky

Roni_uk

January 5, 2008, 05:39 PM

I want to cry.

damal bhai... pura raat pore achee... save it man :)

sadi

January 5, 2008, 05:39 PM

any links?

shaad

January 5, 2008, 05:40 PM

At this point, I think having Hablu at the other end of the pitch makes the other batsman nervous.

scoilaheez

January 5, 2008, 05:40 PM

i get nervous when Ash has those close leaves

exotic

January 5, 2008, 05:40 PM

It's happening. Martin's pace and the breeze is helping the useful side of the ball.

............also its not that early, the ball is 47 over old now and is certainly ready for reverse swing

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:41 PM

Martin's looking positively lethal.

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:42 PM

that was ash :)

Edited ... :)

cricketboy

January 5, 2008, 05:42 PM

Oh nooooooooooo...india's match.

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 05:42 PM

its aus vs ind time

BD Tigers

January 5, 2008, 05:42 PM

so far so good from the new batsmen...lets hope they stay there as long as possible.

arafath79

January 5, 2008, 05:42 PM

Haramjadara Ind vs Aus macth suru korse.

scoilaheez

January 5, 2008, 05:43 PM

Tamim was so unlucky when playing onto his stumps but he played very well for his 84 while Junaid should have let it go. It all gets down to Ash scoring a big one.

Frankly, I feel better with Bashar out. As I said, at this point, Bashar makes his partner nervous.

The awful truth.

Roni_uk

January 5, 2008, 05:57 PM

From 161-0 to 179-3. Three wickets in 18 runs. This is Bangladesh mate.

3 wcks in 18 runs... 6 in 36.. 7 in 40.= another innings defeat!!!!

rah

January 5, 2008, 05:57 PM

basher shouldn't be picked for the 2nd test. what the hell he is thinking, is he palying 20/20?

lol watch get pikt lol he hasnt reached his 3000 run mark yet...

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:58 PM

Beautifully played drive from Ash, great fielding at cover.

Beamer

January 5, 2008, 05:58 PM

Coach Siddons was given the impression that he's a "proven player of the short ball", from a DS article.

Well, he has seen the expired sale date first hand now. He will want to sit him. I assure you, but who replaces him in this series? Sakib? Rajin?

Ajfar

January 5, 2008, 05:58 PM

Mate, right it down he will fail even if you give him 100 chances. he shouldn't be picked for next test. siddons really needs to take initiative

i think he will be dropped..for rajin...

Nafis_BD

January 5, 2008, 05:59 PM

Coach Siddons was given the impression that he's a "proven player of the short ball", from a DS article.

Yes, that's true and I think that was probably the only reason he got selected so that he could play well on the bouncy pitches in New Zealand. His predictable pull and hooks don't work that effectively anymore though.

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 05:59 PM

Ash is not picking up Martin's inswingers well.

nycpro96

January 5, 2008, 05:59 PM

does any vid link work guys
r u checking constantly

Zobair

January 5, 2008, 06:00 PM

won't be surprised at all if Siddons replaces him with Sakib or Rajin next match.

Well, he has seen the expired sale date first hand now. He will want to sit him. I assure you, but who replaces him in this series? Sakib? Rajin?

Well, he has seen the expired sale date first hand now. He will want to sit him. I assure you, but who replaces him in this series? Sakib? Rajin?
Rajin would be my choice. Bring SN at one down and let Rajin bat in the middle order.

patriot

January 5, 2008, 06:00 PM

All links showing India-Aus match.

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:01 PM

Well, he has seen the expired sale date first hand now. He will want to sit him. I assure you, but who replaces him in this series? Sakib? Rajin?

I reckon Ash will be moved up to 3 in that case and Farhad in at #7. Farhad looked pretty comfortable in ODIs and hit the ball cleanly.

Nafis_BD

January 5, 2008, 06:01 PM

Any working links? All the links I go to are showing Ind vs Aus game or are not working.

zia

January 5, 2008, 06:02 PM

None of the links are working. we are listening to the radio commentary
Thanks, buddy.

Rajin would be my choice. Bring SN at one down and let Rajin bat in the middle order.

Yeah, only possible solution with the current squad. HaBa is not good enough to be at no.3. He is just not good enough anywhere in the team.

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:03 PM

Drinks.

germany

January 5, 2008, 06:03 PM

any working link`?

Ehsan

January 5, 2008, 06:03 PM

What BD needs to do is defend and rotate the strike and in the process tire the bowlers and fielders. Then only they should go for any strokes.

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

radio has stopped as well

Radio is working for me. Are you sure it's not a buffering problem?

cricket_king

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

Areyy ki bapaar? Run to tao lakbe. We get bogged down, we look to score, we get out.

Nafis_BD

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

Could someone share the radio link then, please!!

MohammedC

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

what wrong with radio they are advertising one day cricket.........are they being sarcastic

Beamer

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

Sohel

I don't think Ash will move up at no.3 in tests. I really don't. Aftab would be my candidate.

sar2005

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

I reckon Ash will be moved up to 3 in that case and Farhad in at #7. Farhad looked pretty comfortable in ODIs and hit the ball cleanly.

I think that would be a great move. In the process, we will get one more seamer in the side. Did not Farhad already showed his class in domestic longer versions?

Roni_uk

January 5, 2008, 06:04 PM

radio has stopped as well

its workin for me

Trigger_Tiger

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

Drinks.

Alhamdullillah!

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

My replacement for Bashar would surprise some of you. I would go for Farhad. I saw his batting recently and even though he threw his wicket [ like almost everyone else ], I liked the basics behind. He has a high elbow when driving and by and large plays correctly. His bowling at 130+ kph can also be handy. His fielding is very good.

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

Yeah, only possible solution with the current squad. HaBa is not good enough to be at no.3. He is just not good enough anywhere in the team.

I don't think Siddons will be able to deal with Rajin's shuffles inside the crease and tendency to block half-volleys and full-tosses. His last 3 at bat, 0-0-0, won't help his cause either.

qwert

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

i hope its rain again in ind vs. aus game than we will get to watch ban vs. nzl game

sar2005

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

radio has stopped as well\
No worries. It's Drinks now.

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:05 PM

What BD needs to do is defend and rotate the strike and in the process tire the bowlers and fielders. Then only they should go for any strokes.

Agreed. Our batsmen are most vulnerable when starting out, before the eye is in. That also explains why we tend to lose wickets in streaks.

Ajfar

January 5, 2008, 06:06 PM

radio is wrking finee...

One World

January 5, 2008, 06:06 PM

Too bad no link. I wish SN hits a ton now.

Haider

January 5, 2008, 06:06 PM

wow.. this is pathetic... so i guess all dat we did goood yesterday had a lot to do with NZ not playing so well... cuz now we c , when they play good .. BD don't stand a chance.. Freaking Tamim scored 12... (still double figure) and stupid Junaed scored a mere 5 runz.. and Bashar <--i speacial order a Bambo str8 from the African Jungle.. I wanna stick it in him and balance the pole on top of Empire state Buildings Antenna.. and throw balls in his face..

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:06 PM

My replacement for Bashar would surprise some of you. I would go for Farhad. I saw his batting recently and even though he threw his wicket [ like almost everyone else ], I liked the basics behind. He has a high elbow when driving and by and large plays correctly. His bowling at 130+ kph can also be handy. His fielding is very good.

Look at this ... :)

I reckon Ash will be moved up to 3 in that case and Farhad in at #7. Farhad looked pretty comfortable in ODIs and hit the ball cleanly.

I don't think Siddons will be able to deal with Rajin's shuffles inside the crease and tendency to block half-volleys and full-tosses. His last 3 at bat, 0-0-0, won't help his cause either.
I agree. I meant from the current squad.

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:07 PM

The No.3 position is simple. Nafees should go in No.3. Then , Ash, Aftab, Mushfiq, Farhad, Sajid and so on.

Nafis_BD

January 5, 2008, 06:07 PM

"The pressure has built up on Bangladesh with the quick loss of wickets and the runs have dried up as well."

Cricinfo

This always happens to us, our players play a superb innings and when they get out there is a collapse and then runs stop coming, pressure falls on players, wickets and wickets!! How long will it take us to come out of this?

crackinfo: The pressure has built up on Bangladesh with the quick loss of wickets and the runs have dried up as well. The ball has moved around a bit but the pitch still looks good for batting. The batsmen need to be patient and at least try and push the singles if the boundaries are hard to come by.

One World

January 5, 2008, 06:08 PM

wow.. this is pathetic... so i guess all dat we did goood yesterday had a lot to do with NZ not playing so well... cuz now we c , when they play good .. BD don't stand a chance.. Freaking Tamim scored 12... (still double figure) and stupid Junaed scored a mere 5 runz.. and Bashar <--i speacial order a Bambo str8 from the African Jungle.. I wanna stick it in him and balance the pole on top of Empire state Buildings Antenna.. and throw balls in his face..

What will you do to Aftab?

Moshin

January 5, 2008, 06:08 PM

Can someone please pm a working link for me, im dying here, please!!!

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

Look at this ... :)

OH !

BagherBacha

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

someone please post the radio link. thanks

kaisermatin

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

shala-ra rate pitch mera-mot kor-se

Beamer

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

Tremendous pressure now.

Ajfar

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

number 3 spot belongs to a team's best playerr...n who do we put there??? haba...

tonoy

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

You are a AShraful hater, arent you?

arent we all

nycpro96

January 5, 2008, 06:09 PM

plzzzzzzzzz if any1 has vid link
im soooo desperate

Murad

January 5, 2008, 06:10 PM

Farhad should come be in the 2nd Test in place Bashar. Farhad has an excellent average in FC. Better than all the batsmen in the CURRENT SQUAD.

guyz.. I thought in cricket.. when u can't bat good.. or loose ur touch.. u drop down the order.. then how come haba maga comes second??? he looks like an idiot with no form.. even i can bat better than him. HE has no movement wat so ever.. this guy looks lost.. and he is out there to face .. new ball and energized fast ballers?

cricket_king

January 5, 2008, 06:10 PM

arent we all

pfft...you wish /:)

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:10 PM

This always happens to us, our players play a superb innings and when they get out there is a collapse and then runs stop coming, pressure falls on players, wickets and wickets!! How long will it take us to come out of this?

Also the tragic inability to go on and get 100s ... too many Mr. 50s all too often. That said, great effort from the debutants. Couldn't ask for more but yoy know what expectations are like ...

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:10 PM

They are going into too much of a shell, ala Aftab in the first innings. A few singles should be attempted.

wow.. this is pathetic... so i guess all dat we did goood yesterday had a lot to do with NZ not playing so well... cuz now we c , when they play good .. BD don't stand a chance.. Freaking Tamim scored 12... (still double figure) and stupid Junaed scored a mere 5 runz.. and Bashar <--i speacial order a Bambo str8 from the African Jungle.. I wanna stick it in him and balance the pole on top of Empire state Buildings Antenna.. and throw balls in his face..

Remember, that both our openers were a little shaky at the beginning of their innings yesterday. Tamim was unlucky (ball stayed low), and Z was probably distracted by Hablu's shenanigans.

If SN and Ash can stay and defend for a while, they'll get set, and scoring will become easier. But that's a big 'IF".

Haider

January 5, 2008, 06:11 PM

What will you do to Aftab?

Aftab knows how to bat... much much better than Bashar. I hope Aftab gets it goin today

Ehsan

January 5, 2008, 06:11 PM

someone please post the radio link. thanks

http://www.radiosport.co.nz/ListenLive/

It was posted by someone 2 mins ago. Plz try too look around before requesting for links.

Moshin

January 5, 2008, 06:11 PM

Yo guys...what's the current score at the moment...has Tamim or Zunaed score a century or did they go out or somthin...man im missin all tha action here..

MohammedC

January 5, 2008, 06:11 PM

No run for last 24 ball.....I am happy as long as we dont loose any more wicket because runs will come during the afternoon

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:12 PM

Farhad should come be in the 2nd Test in place Bashar. Farhad has an excellent average in FC. Better than all the batsmen in the CURRENT SQUAD.

Totally agree.

Fortuner

January 5, 2008, 06:12 PM

whtz d radio link??

BD Tigers

January 5, 2008, 06:12 PM

too defensive..need to take single..not just block...what's wrong w/ Ash..

Murad

January 5, 2008, 06:12 PM

arent we all

right, in your dream...:D

BagherBacha

January 5, 2008, 06:12 PM

we fans understand if Bashar bats at 3, he will get out quickly and put the team under pressure. why the heck team management doen't get that. he should 't have picked for srilanka series in the first place

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:13 PM

Abir 0 after 17 deliveries ... PRESSURE.

One World

January 5, 2008, 06:13 PM

Tremendous pressure now.

Actually no pressure, but players are not used to feel free. Its only 3 wickets and still almost 3 days of play left. The approach is changing which is good. Wish that more experienced middle order would be able to turn the table.

tonoy

January 5, 2008, 06:13 PM

wow nafees is pulling a dravid today.

Murad

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

too defensive..need to take single..not just block...what's wrong w/ Ash..

Thats how he played agaisnt Srilanka for his 129. I hope he can do the same in this match as well. Amar mon boltese Allah er rahmote shei parbe..

cricket_king

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

Yo guys...what's the current score at the moment...has Tamim or Zunaed score a century or did they go out or somthin...man im missin all tha action here..

Tamim got out on 84, Junaid got out on 74. The score is currently 179/4, with 4 maidens in a row already.

Ehsan

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

When these guys do not rotate strike, the only thing they do is put pressure on themselves which in turn pushes them to play stupid shots. In this process they lose their wicket. Sigh, they just never learned it, not even our captain who is relatively experienced than others.

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

they went back into the shell

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

According to soccer20reverse, Mushy will save the day today.

Roni_uk

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

4 maidens in a row..

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

No runs in the last 5 overs, since Bashar last 4 in a test match.

One World

January 5, 2008, 06:14 PM

No run for last 24 ball.....I am happy as long as we dont loose any more wicket because runs will come during the afternoon

:up:

Nafis_BD

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

They need to atleast push for the singles because otherwise they would get frustrated and throw away their wickets trying to make runs, PATHETIC. All that Zunaid and Tamim had done yesterday would go to waste now. :(:hairpull::mad::(

BD-Shardul

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

Habibul Bashar's score in last 12 innings:

0, 37, 4, 5, 2, 17, 5, 12, 18, 15, 23, 11 @ 12.4

This bolod still needs 13 more runs to complete his 3k. The question is not about giving him another opportunity. The question is what is the guarantee that he will score those 13 runs even if another chance is given?

After our second test against Os at Chittagong, HaBa needed 164 runsto reach 3k. In his next 12 innings he failed to score 162 runs he required. Test cricket jodi bilashitar jayga na hoy, tahole Haba do no deserve any chance to comiete his 3000.

Beamer

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

I guess they are waiting out Martin.

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

Good fielding by the Kiwis. Stifling any runs to try to put pressure on the batsmen.

Haider

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

Remember, that both our openers were a little shaky at the beginning of their innings yesterday. Tamim was unlucky (ball stayed low), and Z was probably distracted by Hablu's shenanigans.

If SN and Ash can stay and defend for a while, they'll get set, and scoring will become easier. But that's a big 'IF".

Ur right.. I don't think I can blame Tamim for loosing his wicket.. atlist he didn't go for some stupid drive.. the ball came low and bounced from the bottom edge of his bat.. all credit to the bowler. But Junaed didn't look confident at all.. and his out was pathetic.. specialy.. he almost edged quite a few before... so he shuda known better.. Bashar .. I am sorry.. I have no respect for him.. cuz he simply doesn't give a **** bout Bangladesh.. he only cares bout him and his 3000 run tha he will never get

Ehsan

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

Yo guys...what's the current score at the moment...has Tamim or Zunaed score a century or did they go out or somthin...man im missin all tha action here..
Why don't you check out Cricinfo buddy? It's not that they are not providing live scores, you are only missing the video. Otherwise, try to tune into radio.

germany

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

any vdo link?

FaridpurChicago

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

F*** Indians wont let us watch the match. Anyone got any video link?

Haider

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

4 maiden overs in a row.. or was it 5???

Murad

January 5, 2008, 06:15 PM

Sohel bhai, how is the overcast condition now? Sun haven't came out yet??/

MohammedC

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

111111111111111111111

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

Finally a run by Ash

cricket_king

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

Thats how he played agaisnt Srilanka for his 129. I hope he can do the same in this match as well. Amar mon boltese Allah er rahmote shei parbe..

We need someone to stay in with him too. Mushfique looks absolutely useless with the bat lately. I wouldn't count on him. I'd say this is our last chance to make a big partnership since neither aftab nor mushfique can't be depended on.

Ajfar

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

According to soccer20reverse, Mushy will save the day today.

i am counting on his prediction...

Shobha

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

are they still having drinks why isnt the scoreboard changing

Imtiaz

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

Finally 1 run

Sovik

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

they got a single after 5 overs

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

Finally a single towards leg ... 180-3, trailing by 40.

nasimul

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

1 run

sar2005

January 5, 2008, 06:16 PM

Tamim got out on 84, Junaid got out on 74. The score is currently 179/4, with 4 maidens in a row already.

179/4????????????

Nafi

January 5, 2008, 06:17 PM

one RUN!!!!

One World

January 5, 2008, 06:17 PM

Aftab knows how to bat... much much better than Bashar. I hope Aftab gets it goin today

Ur right.. I don't think I can blame Tamim for loosing his wicket.. atlist he didn't go for some stupid drive.. the ball came low and bounced from the bottom edge of his bat.. all credit to the bowler. But Junaed didn't look confident at all.. and his out was pathetic.. specialy.. he almost edged quite a few before... so he shuda known better.. Bashar .. I am sorry.. I have no respect for him.. cuz he simply doesn't give a **** bout Bangladesh.. he only cares bout him and his 3000 run tha he will never get

Correction, all credit to the pitch.

Shobha

January 5, 2008, 06:17 PM

179/4????????????

tell me about it, he scared me

Beamer

January 5, 2008, 06:18 PM

I think Siddons has seen enough of HaBa. He won't play next test. Siddons won't muck around. Anybody is a upgrade from him. He will consistently throw his wkts away.

tonoy

January 5, 2008, 06:18 PM

nafees is still not off the mark :(

MohammedC

January 5, 2008, 06:18 PM

Sohel bhai, how is the overcast condition now? Sun haven't came out yet??/

Earth to Sohel Bhai we need to know if the ball is still moving about or has it stopped

djnaved

January 5, 2008, 06:18 PM

You are a AShraful hater, arent you?

why i'm gonna hate ashraful? he is the best and top class batsman of bd.. i'm talking about what he will do today.. and he will led the team into a good score total

Haider

January 5, 2008, 06:18 PM

watch How bashar retires after he fullfulls his record .. or watever he is after.. cuz I am sure he ain't there to backup the team.. The guy forgot how to bat...and he can't bowl .. he can't field.. why the hell is he in the national cricket team??????

Sohel

January 5, 2008, 06:19 PM

Sohel bhai, how is the overcast condition now? Sun haven't came out yet??/

Patchy clouds, not really sunny, SW breeze assisting swing bowling.

Nafi

January 5, 2008, 06:19 PM

ASH breaks the shackles with a single

Shobha

January 5, 2008, 06:19 PM

I think Siddons has seen enough of HaBa. He won't play next test. Siddons won't muck around. Anybody is a upgrade from him. He will consistently throw his wkts away.

siddons is a serious guy........:-|

Eshen

January 5, 2008, 06:19 PM

According to soccer20reverse, Mushy will save the day today.
Who knows, soccer20reverse may turn out to be a proverbial pagla baba :)

shaad

January 5, 2008, 06:19 PM

You know, if we weren't at 161/0, I80/3 wouldn't have been considered a bad score by us.